Though the evidence to support the “Healthy diet – Cancer Prevention” association is not definitive, the risk is reduced substantially. However, there are no magic super-foods, that bust cancers instantly.

Poor Diet habits also lead to obesity, which is another major risk factor for cancer. Eating lighter and leaner by choosing fewer high-calorie foods and ensuring a balance between calorie intake and energy spent each day goes long way in reducing the risk.

Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts might reduce the risk of breast cancer. Mediterranean diet focuses on mostly on plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. It has healthy fats, like olive oil, over butter; and fish instead of red meat.

Eat more vegetables and fruit – at least two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables.